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?jr Srrorb. KINQSTREE. S. O. ; ? W. F. TOLLEY & R.K.WALLACE Publishers. 1 THURSDAY. FEB. 15.1917. . Passing a Crisis. The American people have never ; been more sure of themselves than now as they watch developments in j our present crisis with Germany, j Everywhere in America citizens of every sort, public officials, men eminent in business and professions, even the nation's most incorrigible partisans, are proving from hour to hour that they touch shoulders as they face a national crisis and a national duty. No true American citizen should lend himself to the utterance of remarks, even in joke, that will tend to create undue fear among our people at this time. This was the case in the spring of 1898 during Spanish-American war, most brought about by the American press, or that part of it that leans entirely to the sensational, regardless of facts or actual conditions. Don't pin too much faith in the daily press reports from Europe and Washington regarding the crisis. Only such information as is given out by the State department at Washington should be taken as a true 9tory of what is taking place between the two governments and what will probably follow. Self-respecting Americans, women as well as men, are ready to meet whatever has has to be met fearlessly and with their eyes open. But there can be no good in bending an ear to timorous gossips or shuddering at possible conspiracy and treason every time we see a sensational headline in a newspaper. At worst America has little to fear at the hands of Germahy should the present breach be widened into a declaration of actual hostilities. A cool head and a still tongue should predominate in every patriotic American at this time. It looks now very muck like this town is going to have a canning factory. Citizens of the community want it and are willing to back the project with their money. We thought as much, once the matter was put squarely up to them. Certainly one of, if not, the most commendable acts of the General Assembly during the present session was that appropriating $60,000 for an institution for the feeble minded. We are afraid, however, that the amount appropriated is too small. The announcement of Jno L McLaurin several days ago that he expected to run for Governor in 1918 did not create any great sensation in political circles. John L has always been running for something or another, but he'll have to run harder than he ever has before to reach the goal he now covets. 'One of the worst menaces to public roads in this county is the thoghtless or careless ploughman who runs his plow persistently into the public road when he reaches the end of his furrow in the field or in going to and from the field and allowing his plow to furrow into the roadbed. This fellow is not a new offender by any j means. We hear of his worK every ; season, but judging from the text I warning published in this paper, of the over the signatures of Super- J visor Hammet and Road Engineer j Jenkins, they intend to put a stop to the nuisance. And it should be j stopped for ordinarily, our public roads are none too good and most j certainly the depredations of these wreckless ploughmen do not improve them. There is a statute against the menace and it should be rigidly applied to each and; every violator, 1 j AUSTRIAN^ SINK AMERICAN SCHOONER | CONTZUNEU DISREGARD OF AM ERICAN RIGHTS MAY FORCE THE PRESIDENT BEFORE CONGRESS. Washington, February 14:?The steady accumulations of violations of American rights by Germany made it appear possible today that President Wilson would go before Congress to ask autority for further protectihg lives agd property without waiting for a serious disaster, which might shock the country. There were no indications, however, that he believed the time for such a step had come, and it again was stated authoritatively that he would move deliberately and with full ap-, preciation of all the consequences' involved. Official reports of the sinking of the American schooner Lyman M . __ Law, in the Mediterranean ov an i Austrian submarine added only j slightly to the tension, for while the act is believed to have been illegal,! no lives were lost and the vessel ap- j parently was warned. The incident i was not looked upon as one in itself ! sufficient to hurry the development of the situation. Preliminary reports began coming to government departments j showing the piling up along the At-' lantic seaboard of goods destined for export to European ports. No serious effect from this condition will be felt, however, until lapse of sufficient time for ships remaining in American ports to have gone to Europe and returned. While only approximately 10 per cent of American commerce with Europe is carried on American ships, the sailings of vessels of other nationalities in many instances have either been j cancelled or postponed, and, there-1 fore, the results of the ruthless submarine campaign in time will result in far reaching disturbance of the industrial life or the United States. Preparations by the government for any eventuality are still going: forward. Much importance is attached to the work of the Council of j National Defense, which is holding I daily sessions to learn at first hand i from Americans of experience what' provisions must be made to coordi- j nate American resources. E S Stet- { tinius, of J P Morgan & Co, of New York, was again before the council today, furnishing information gain-1 ed from experience as head of his | firm's huge transactions in war or-: ders for the entente allies. CANNING CLUB GIRLS Given Advice by County Demon* stratlon Agent. To Canning Club Members: Since the weather continues uncertain, in order to get early plants it would be advisable to plant tomato seed in a box. An ordinary soap or soda box should be used.! Fill the box with soil to within three; inches of top, pack down well. This soil should not be as fertile as the field in which the plants are to be; grown, as in this case the plants would receive a bacKset, being transplanted from rich to poor soil. Mark off rows three or four inches apart! and half inch deep, drilling: the seed an inch apart in the row, then cover and firm the soil well. For rapid germination place seed in glass and 1 soak overnight in water or sweet milk. Place in southern exposure keeping soil damp, but not too wet, and at night take in box for protection. Ptanting in drill obviates the necessity of transplanting to secure stocky plants. When plants reach the height of three or four inches PERUNA in A housewife must give ti other ailments. Her Dronibtnes saves a serious illness. Her ex] her to know that PERUNA is i have it on hand for the immei colds, and that it is always to h ?M-a. George Parker, 4-j Water St.. Meoasha, WU.. write*: "We have ueed {V run* In our froily for a cumber erf years, aud have found it a perfectly reliable medicine. It soon rids the system of any traces of a cold, and prevents serious consequences. "I began using It for catarrh, winch good many yean, but had not been very serious until recently. Since I have taken Peruna the dropping In my throat has discontinued, and my head and nose are not <so stopped up in the morning. 1 am pleased with the results, and shall continue to use it until I am entirely rid of catarrh. "I neartily recommend itasan honest medicine.' What it does for her it is ready to do for you. Colds and C The great weight of testir lated in the 44 years that PERI market proves it. beyond question, to edy, ever ready to take, preventing t coughs, grip and derangements of tl proof is published from time to time profited by it. Rataeiaber yaa caa ahtaio PERUNA taUst fc with you aad be fortified ifaiatt iadda attach*. The Peruna Company, C pinch off all leaves except a few at | J the top and fill in between row?, E with same kind of soil in which jw plants aie growing, {to within an i I inch or two of the top. The plants ; ? will take root along the buried stem, When plants have reached height of p four or live inches they are ready for ^ the field. Remove plants carefully I so as not to break the roots. Pinch ! T <\flF Iogvoj dc Uofnro ;inrl hnrv fieetl i I u" ~ 1- ; in the soil. Care sould be taken in f selection of plat for tomatoes. Se- k lect well drained sandy loam. Avoid p soil that has been in tomatoes the w prevous year, especially if there has E been any disease on the plants, as r some diseases live in soil during winter months. p Broad cast the soil with lime, k plow to depth of six inches and let R stand until plants are ready to set. T POULTRY. ? We wish to emphasize poultry k this year and it is our plan to make R special efforts in this line of work. ? The object of our organization m shall be to give more and better prod- p uct3 for home consumption, to give k ? ? i * * i 1 J I a better Knowledge 01 tne vaiue anu u importance of the poultry industry T and the marketing of a first class, uniform product, to teach better r methods of caring for poultry and fc eggs and to show the increased rev- I enue to be derived from well bred ^ poultry where proper method? of I management are followed. ^ I shall be glad to visit schools 9 wishing to organize clubs. Through P the generosity of Mr T E Arrow- k smith we offer one sitting of pure I bred Barred Rock eggs to one mem- T ber in each club. For further in iormation appiy 10 v Amanda Edwards, Co Agt Home Dem Work, Kingstree, S C. VIRGINIA FARMER Restored To Health By Vinol Atlee, Va. ? I was weak, run-down, no appetite, my blood was poor, I could not sleep nights and was rapidly losing flesh, but I am a fanner and had to work. Medicines had failed to help me until I took Vinol. After taking three bottles my appetite is fine, I sleep well, my blood is good and I am well again.'' ?Orlando w. Borkey. Vinol, our delicious cod liver and iron tonic without oil, is guaranteed to overcome weak,run-down conditions, chronic coughs, colds and bronchitis. m Seott Drug Co. Kingstree. SC. t . ------- For Stiff Neck Apply Sloan's Liniment vjxthovi ribbing to the sore leaders and the pain will soon be relieved. For rheumatic aches, neuralgia, gout, lumbago, bruises, strains, sprains and muscle stiffness, have a bottle handy. Quickly penetrates and soothes, cleaner than mussy plasters or ointments, does not stain the skin. ... ,.. . n- p/i. ?i ei nn At ail aruggisu, <?c. ouc, uuu ^ Your Home he first aid in colds, coughs and >s in applying the remedy often perience with remedies has led ilways reliable, that she should diate treatment of coughs and The Family Safeguard The experience of one woman, given herewith, is | typical of thousands of let-' ters that reach the Peruna Comoanv from Grateful friends who have found their homes incomplete, and their family safety in danger without rll\\ m PERUNA. jfl 'Hu atarrh f ' nony that has accumu- J UNA has been on the be the reliable family rem- xjg&Ej he serious eifects of colds, ie digestive organs. This aDdoani"ammMhaTe rm far ran caanakac*. 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